§ 23-17-3 - Purpose of provisions.
SECTION 23-17-3
§ 23-17-3 Purpose of provisions. –The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment,and enforcement of standards:
(1) For the care and treatment of individuals in health carefacilities;
(2) For the maintenance and operation of health carefacilities which in the light of advancing knowledge, will promote appropriateaccess and safe and adequate treatment for individuals receiving health carefacility services; and
(3) For the encouragement of quality improvement in allaspects of the operations of health care facilities.